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Release agents for mold making: wax, PVA, silicone, PTFE compared

A good release agent is crucial for success or failure in mold making. Too much – and you lose surface details. Too little – and the casting sticks to the mold. This guide compares...

Industry: Art, Model & Mold Making Type: Comparison World: Mold Making & Molding

08.04.2026

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Industrial adhesives compared: epoxy, cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV, MMA. Which adhesive for which application?

Epoxy, cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV, or MMA – which industrial adhesive is right for your application? This guide compares the five main adhesive technologies based on strength, durability, and longevity.

Type: Comparison World: Adhesives & Sealants

08.04.2026

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Potting compounds and electrical casting resins for electronics: epoxy, silicone or PU?

Electronic assemblies must be reliably protected against moisture, mechanical stress, and temperature fluctuations. Electro-potting resins and potting solutions offer this protection – but which material is the right one? This article compares epoxy, silicone, and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Electrically insulating Type: Comparison World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

30.03.2026

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Bio-Resin: A comparison of bio-based casting resins

Bio-resins – bio-based casting resins – replace some of the petroleum-based raw materials with plant-based resources such as vegetable oils, cashew nut shells, or tree resins. The market for sustainable resin systems is growing rapidly, especially in the arts and crafts sector (resin art, river tables),...

Brand: SILIRESIN Type: Comparison World: Potting & Electronic Protection

23.02.2026

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Conformal Coatings: Protective coatings for printed circuit boards compared | SILITECH

Electronic assemblies are exposed to numerous environmental influences during operation: humidity, dust, chemicals, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical stress. Conformal coatings – thin protective layers that adapt to the circuit board geometry – form the first line of defense against...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Type: Comparison World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

23.02.2026

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Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared | SILITECH

Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared. Metal joints without heat, distortion, or complex post-processing: Modern high-performance adhesives achieve shear strength...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Permabond Type: Comparison World: Bonding & Sealing

16.02.2026

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RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison | SILITECH

RTV-1 vs. RTV-2 Silicones: The Complete Comparison When selecting the right silicone for technical applications, one is often faced with the fundamental question: RTV-1 or RTV-2? The designation RTV stands for...

Brand: Elkem Type: Comparison World: Silicones

16.02.2026

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Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Energy & High Voltage Industry: Art, Model & Mold Making Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Industry: Medical Technology Property: Biocompatible Property: Electrically Insulating Property: High Strength Temperature : UV & Weather Resistant Property: Thermally Conductive Brand: Elkem Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Molydal Brand: Permabond : SILIRESIN Brand: SILISIL Type: Application Type: Guide Type: Fact Sheet Type: Comparison World: Mold Making & Molding World: Bonding & Sealing World: Lubricating & Separating World: Silicones World: Processing & Dispensing Technology World: Potting & Electronic Protection